Martin Luther and the Reformation ~ Resources and Activities

On the 31st October 1517, Martin Luther nailed his Ninety-Five Theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. This is regarded as the pivotal point that launched the era known as the Protestant Reformation. This day, known as Reformation Day, is not only the anniversary of this event by Martin Luther, it is also a day that celebrates religious, social and political changes. In 1521 (four years after his theses), Luther was brought to be questioned by the Diet of Worms and challenged to take back his statements. While hidden away, Martin Luther translated the Bible so people could read it.

When Luther penned his Ninety-Five Theses, he didn’t use a computer. Create a scroll and write the words to ‘A Mighty Fortress is Our God’ on it with a quill.

Research and write a report on other Protestant Reformers such as John Calvin, John Wycliffe, John Know, and Martin Bucer.

Latin was used by the Catholic Church and Luther wrote his Ninety-Five Theses in Latin. Research Latin, listen to the language, learn to say some Latin passages and try translating a passage you have written into latin.

Luther translated the Bible into German. Research the German language and learn to pronounce some words in German.